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Social firms need to join forces, says Bennett
Social enterprises in Wales need to raise their game and build consortia if they are to win big public sector contracts, John Bennett, the head of the Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition has said. Social enterprises – companies with an ethical purpose, structure or employment policy – are seen by some as a “third way” in providing public services. WSEC chief executive John Bennett told Insider there was merit in the idea but warned social enterprise was not a panacea for all ills.
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Deals
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Ragan adds Fusion to ice hockey group
Paul Ragan, the serial entrepreneneur, has bought Fusion, the Cardiff events and fundraising consultancy run by Victoria Ward. Fusion will merge with Ragan’s Rink Corp, which owns the Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers ice hockey clubs.
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Acorn picks up Draig Personnel
Recruitment and training company Acorn Group has acquired Draig Personnel. Newport-based Acorn, which recently reported turnover of £93.5m for 2010, said it was on the lookout for further takeover opportunities across the UK.
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Companies
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Version 2.0 of technology group emerges
The Welsh Electronics Forum lobbying and networking group is to change into a broader technology industry body, ESTnet, focused on partnership and collaboration between companies.
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Amazing Retreats advances in Wales
Amazing Retreats, an events company which has Plas Cilybebyll in West Glamorgan and Plas Rhianfa in Anglesey within its portfolio, is to invest £8.9m into the business this year. The investment includes the acquisition costs of Plas Rhianfa and improvements at Plas Cilybebyll.
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NWP nets £3.5m contract wins
NWP Electrical and Mechanical, a sub-contractor based in Conwy, has secured three construction projects worth £3.5m. The business said the contract wins would allow it to create apprenticeships.
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Harris Lipman expands into Swansea
Chartered accountancy firm Harris Lipman has opened an office in Swansea on a site previously occupied by the Insolvency Service.
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Events
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Brandreth to headline at property awards
Gyles Brandreth, the humourist, writer and former politician, will be the headline act at this year’s Wales Property Awards.
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People
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CIPR post for Bodden
The Welsh arm of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations has elected the Royal Mail's Val Bodden as its first female chairman.
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